London, Ontario · Residential concrete
Driveways, patios, stamped and exposed aggregate finishes, walkways, slabs and repairs. Plain-language guides, Ontario cost ranges and a free quote request.

Short answer
Residential concrete work in London, Ontario is mainly driveways, patios, walkways, slabs and repairs. Good work depends on drainage, a compacted base, air-entrained concrete and curing, because our freeze-thaw winters and road salt are hard on flatwork. Request a free quote below, or start with the driveway guide.
What we cover
From a new driveway to a repaired set of steps, these are the residential concrete jobs homeowners in London and nearby communities ask about most. Each page explains the work, the Ontario cost ranges and what to ask a contractor.

New and replacement driveways poured for Ontario freeze-thaw.

Patterned and coloured concrete for patios, pool decks and entries.

Backyard patios sized, sloped and finished for how you use them.

Textured stone-faced surface with strong slip resistance.

Add a lane or parking pad within City of London rules.

Safe, drained entries, front walks and concrete steps.

Garage floors, shed bases, hot tub and A/C pads.

Cracks, scaling and spalling: when to patch and when to replace.
Built for our climate
Southern Ontario concrete is soaked, frozen, thawed and salted again every winter. Water gets into the surface, freezes, expands and flakes the top layer off. That is why exterior flatwork is generally specified with air-entrained concrete, a compacted gravel base, control joints and a sealer, and why cheap shortcuts show up after a winter or two.
Local rules matter too. The City of London limits driveway widths, requires permits for widening and curb cuts, and does not allow front-yard parking. Our guides explain each of these in plain language.
How it works
Fill in the short form with the service, rough size and your postal code. Photos and measurements help but are not required.
Your request is passed to a local concrete professional who contacts you to book a site visit.
Look for removal, base depth, thickness, concrete spec, finish and sealing listed line by line, then compare more than one if you like.
Ask for written aftercare instructions, particularly for the first winter.
Price snapshot
These figures are ESTIMATE ranges from a published Ontario price guide (HomeStars, updated August 2026, Ottawa-based contractors). They are not quotes and are not specific to London. See the full cost guide for what moves the price.
| Work | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | $2,500 to $7,000 per project | Size, removal, base, finish |
| Patio | $10 to $30 per sq ft | Finish, shape, drainage |
| Stamped concrete | $12 to $30 per sq ft | Pattern, colour, sealing |
| Sidewalk | $7 to $17 per sq ft | Length, forms, steps |
| Concrete slab | $3.80 to $5 per sq ft | Thickness, reinforcement |
Based in and around London, Ontario, with quote requests welcome from nearby communities.
A published Ontario price guide puts driveways at roughly $2,500 to $7,000 as whole projects, depending on size, base work and finish. That guide is based on Ottawa-area contractors, so treat it as an estimate and get written quotes. See the driveway cost guide.
The City of London says a driveway widening requires a permit from the street department, and removing a curb needs a curb cut permit from the City Engineer. Confirm the width limit for your lot with the City first. See the widening permit guide.
Most residential flatwork is poured from spring through fall. Winter pours are possible with cold-weather protection but cost more and carry more risk.
Water absorbed into the surface freezes and expands, and de-icing salts make the damage worse, especially on concrete that was not air-entrained or sealed. Read the salt and frost damage guide.
There is no provincial licence specific to concrete flatwork. Ask instead for liability insurance, a current WSIB clearance certificate, references and a detailed written quote.
Requests are welcome from London and nearby communities including St. Thomas, Strathroy-Caradoc, Komoka and Dorchester. See areas for details.
Free quote
Send a few details and a local concrete professional will contact you to arrange a site visit. There is no obligation to proceed.